Month: October 2024

Albert Straus, founder of Straus Family Creamery, joined representatives from dairy organizations worldwide in signing the Global Dairy Sustainability Declaration at the International Dairy Federation’s 2024 World Dairy Summit in Paris, France, taking place from October 15 to 18. [Read More …]

ReposiTrak Welcomes 50 New Dairy Product Suppliers to Rapidly Expanding Food Traceability Network

As regulatory deadlines approach, 50 dairy suppliers join ReposiTrak to harness its innovative, hardware-free traceability solutions ReposiTrak (NYSE:TRAK), the world’s largest food traceability and regulatory compliance network, leveraging its established inventory management and out-of-stock reduction [Read More …]

Dairy Council of California Releases 2023–2024 Annual Report

Dairy Council of California is proud to announce the release of its 2023–2024 Annual Report, highlighting a transformative year of growth, innovation and sustained commitment to improving community health through the promotion of healthy eating [Read More …]

Merck Animal Health Unveils ALLFLEX® APR Series Handheld Readers

A new family of handheld readers saves time and provides producers with more capabilities for advanced animal management Merck Animal Health, known as MSD Animal Health outside of the United States and Canada, a [Read More …]

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Lactalis USA Announces $55 Million Expansion to Increase Président® Feta Cheese Production

Lactalis USA announces a major investment in its Tulare, California facility that will allow it to significantly increase the volume of Président Feta cheese produced in the United States. This comes as feta cheese continues [Read More …]

Cornell Nutrition Conference Presents the latest research and nutrition insights

Over 450 dairy nutritionists, consultants and industry professionals from around the world gathered in East Syracuse, NY last week for the 86th Annual Cornell Nutrition Conference. Participants gained insight into the latest research and developments [Read More …]

Dairy Business Advisors to Discuss Capturing Opportunity & Managing Dairy Market Volatility

The Free “Protecting Your Profits” Webinar Will Take Place on November 8 at 12 p.m. EST On Friday, November 8 from 12-1 p.m., the Center for Dairy Excellence will host a monthly “Protecting Your Profits” [Read More …]

California Dairies, Inc. Announces Closure of Its Los Banos Manufacturing Facility

California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) today announced it will cease operations at its Los Banos, California manufacturing facility, effective immediately. The entire facility will close, affecting approximately 38 employees. “Closing the Los Banos plant was a [Read More …]

Farm Credit East Offers Scholarships to Support Agricultural Educators

Farm Credit East is pleased to continue its support of Northeast agricultural educators with scholarships to aid their attendance at institutes offered by the Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE). Scholarships will cover up to [Read More …]

MMPA Board Chairman Honored as NMPF Farmer Communicator of the Year

Recognition acknowledges Doug Chapin’s efforts to share dairy’s story and address challenging issues facing the industry. The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) Board Chairman Doug Chapin has been named the 2024 National Milk Producer Federation’s [Read More …]

Maryland Dairy Farm Hosts Environmentalists

American Dairy Association North East coordinated a tour for 38 attendees of the Chesapeake Watershed Forum to Valley Ho Farm in Middletown, Md., owned by Chris and Jamie Derr. Collaborating with environmental groups is a [Read More …]

North American agribusiness review October 2024

North American supply chain recovers from weather and labor disruptions. Declines in restaurant demand continue, food inflation ticks higher. Milk production marks 14th consecutive decline in August. Chicken prices remain ahead of year-ago on [Read More …]

Dairy Runway Entrepreneurship Program Opens Applications for Fourth Round

Cornell University’s Center for Regional Economic Advancement (CREA) encourages food innovators with ideas for value-added dairy products to apply for the next cohort of Dairy Runway. Funded through the New York State Dairy Promotion Order, this free entrepreneurship program focuses [Read More …]

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How is your safety program shelling out during harvest?

Harvest calls for long days and long nights, leading to little rest and growing fatigue as our families, friends, and fellow farmers move quickly to get their crops harvested on time. The added stress and [Read More …]

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FDA Warns Veterinarians Against Aspirin Use in Dairy Cattle

Last week, the FDA’s Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) published a letter to veterinarians warning them that there are no aspirin products approved for use in cattle and therefore such use in dairy cows (or any other [Read More …]

Deadlines This Week: Two Grant Opportunities for Dairy Producers

Deadlines are approaching this week for two grant opportunities available to dairy producers through the Center for Dairy Excellence. If you’re looking to invest in new technology on your dairy operation, or prioritize your marketing/branding efforts if [Read More …]

Over 10,000 Hoosiers Covered with INFB Health Plans

(Indiana Farm Bureau Health Plans announced it has more than 4,850 enrolled plans at the end of the third quarter, providing health coverage to more than 10,000 Hoosiers. “INFB Health Plans were created four years [Read More …]

9 Things You Should Be Doing Now About HPAI

As of this writing, CDFA has confirmed a total of 133 dairy herds infected with HPAI (“Bird Flu”) with several dozen additional herds pending final confirmation. To date, one turkey farm and one broiler farm have been [Read More …]

Dairy Defined Podcast: Dairy Resilient in the Face of Natural Disasters, H5N1

Dairy farmers are remaining resilient as they manage their way through H5N1 in dairy cattle and respond to natural disasters that have devastated farms, NMPF Chairman Randy Mooney said in remarks at the organization’s annual [Read More …]

Save the Date for the 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit

Peggy Coffeen Will Be a Keynote Speaker at the Upcoming PA Dairy Summit “Designing Your Tomorrow Today” is the theme of the 2025 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit, scheduled for February 5-6, 2025 at the Penn Stater [Read More …]

FFAR Aims to Help Farmers Manage Manure More Sustainably & Profitably

Request for proposals to conduct a scientific literature review on manure management Livestock manure has the potential to be an income-generating resource for farmers, and if managed properly, can contribute to sustainable farming. Today, though, [Read More …]

Agricultural Labor: The TN Visa Program

The TN visa program’s lack of clarity on U.S. farm and ranch work is failing livestock farmers and other producers in need of skilled non-seasonal foreign farm labor. Agricultural labor shortages span the entire agricultural [Read More …]

On Getting What You Need

Last month I had the opportunity to attend the Pennsylvania Dairy Princess Coronation. It was probably the first time I attended the coronation in more than a decade, with family and farm weekend responsibilities often [Read More …]

Optimizing Milking Robot Performance with Equipment Sanitization SOPs

Routine sanitization of milking equipment is a critical component of operating a dairy that promotes positive animal health, milk quality and working conditions. The Lely Astronaut A5 robotic milking system comes with it’s own unique sanitization routines [Read More …]

Silage Harvest Results, Stress Management and Market News

Timely opportunities for dairy producers to engage with leading experts on trending topics This week’s episodes of The Dairy Signal® from Professional Dairy Producers® (PDP) will feature timely topics for the final two months of 2024. [Read More …]

Dairy Checkoff Leaders Honored With Lyng Award

The National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) honored Glen Easter and Larry Hancock as the 2024 co-recipients of the Richard E. Lyng Award for their contributions and distinguished service to dairy promotion. The award [Read More …]

Dairy Promotion Directors Elect Board Officers

Leaders of Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), the National Dairy Promotion and Research Board (NDB) and the United Dairy Industry Association (UDIA) announced election results to lead national dairy checkoff strategies and programs to protect and [Read More …]

Agricultural Exports Benefit from the Farm Bill

One of the many ways that the farm bill supports American farmers, and the American economy, is its support for developing export markets for U.S. farm products. This Market Intel will explore a few of [Read More …]

Fluid Milk Consumption Grows Amid Milk Production Decline

Highlights for the June-August period include continuing annual growth in total fluid milk consumption and the opposite for production of raw milk, both unusual when compared with decades-long tends. Yogurt, butter, other than American-type cheese, [Read More …]

Volunteers & Sponsors Needed for Calving Corner Exhibit at 2025 Farm Show